Publisher's Synopsis
""Because of Conscience"" is a novel written by Amy E. Blanchard and published in 1901. The story revolves around the adventures of a group of Huguenots who travel to New York in search of religious freedom. Set in the 17th century, the book explores the struggles and challenges faced by the Huguenots as they try to establish themselves in a new land. The main characters of the book are Pierre and Marie, a young couple who leave France to escape religious persecution. Along with other Huguenots, they settle in New York and face various obstacles, including hostile natives, corrupt officials, and religious intolerance. Despite the difficulties, they remain steadfast in their faith and continue to fight for their rights. The novel is a tale of courage, love, and perseverance, and it offers a unique perspective on the history of New York and the Huguenots who helped shape it.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.